Women
WHAT IS MCCA WOMEN?
MCCA Women is the umbrella organization formed to enable Methodist women in all the congregations of the eight (8) districts of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas to relate and fellowship with each other, while deepening their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and enriching the total life of the home, the Church and the community through fellowship, training and service.
The organization promotes contact and relationships with similar-minded national, regional and international bodies. Consequently, MCCA Women is an integral part of the World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women (WFM&UCW) as a unit in the North America area of the Federation.
As a constituent part of the MCCA, the Organisation links all the Medodist Women’s organisations in the eight Districts of the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas: namely Bahamas/Turks & Caicos Islands, Belize/Honduras, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Islands, Panama/Costa Rica and South Caribbean.
Every female Methodist member in good standing within the MCCA, whether she belongs to an organized group or not, or any member of a women’s organization in the Methodist Church is eligible for membership. The fourth Sunday of June of each year is observed throughout the Connexion as “MCCA Women’s Lord’s Day”.
Women’s Commission
The Women’s Commission for the Bethel Circuit is an important organization within the MCCA which seeks to empower and engage all women in congregations in the Circuit. The Women’s Commission invites all women to participate in fellowship and service to God.
The Women’s Commission for the Bethel Circuit is an important organization within the MCCA which seeks to empower and engage all women in congregations in the Circuit. Women participating need not be members of any of the respective church’s women’s organisations (e.g. Women’s League),
Aim
The Women’s Commission seeks to encourage women, to engage and enjoy fellowship with each other, be active in Ministry and service to God, while enabling their personal spiritual growth and development through a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ, study of the Gospel and training;
Executive Committee
Sis Maureen Pollard - President
Sis Wendy Phillips - First Vice president
Sis Nola McClean - Second Vice president
Sis Sharon Ward - Secretary
Sis Sonia Dowrich - Treasurer
Sis. Maureen Yard – Representative of District Women’s Commission
Sis. Bonita Wharton - Representative of District Women’s Commission
MOTTO
The motto of MCCA Women is “In Service for Christ”
PLEDGE
To promote unity among MCCA Women; to encourage fellowship and true service to God and each other while ministering to the needs of everyone to enrich the total life of the Church, the home and the community
GOALS
To deepen a personal commitment to Jesus Christ;
To foster fellowship among Methodist women in the Bethel circuit;
To promote relationship between MCCA Women and facilitate their empowerment to achieve their full potential;
To plan, implement and review policies relevant to the upliftment of women and children.
Activities
The Commission established a WOMEN’S PRAYER NETWORK which aims to empower women partners to provide a more vibrant prayer Ministry to support women in the congregation and vulnerable women in surrounding communities.
The Commission engages in educational and training activities to develop the knowledge and skills of the women in the congregations.
Talks on health and wellness, parenting, personal development, financial management and event planning will be offered in the upcoming year.The Commission also collaborates with other churches and organisations for the Annual International Day of Prayer which will take place on 5th March. World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. The Theme is “Build on a Strong Foundation” and this year celebrates the women of Vanuatu and is based on Matthew 7:24-27.